Why did they replace Mateo in Jane the Virgin?

Why did they replace Mateo in Jane the Virgin?

When the promotional poster for the season was first released, it was revealed that the character of Mateo was recast with Elias Janssen due to previous child actor Joseph Sanders being too busy with school to commit to the role.

Is Mateo from Jane the Virgin Jane’s son?

Character. Mateo is a son was born on May 14th 2015 to Jane Villanueva and Rafael Solano and was the result of an accidental artificial insemination performed on Jane by Dr. Luisa Alver, Mateo’s aunt.

Is Mateo the same baby from Jane the Virgin?

Jane and Rafael’s baby is a boy, but the baby playing the character is a girl, and her name is Aria. Her parents have been proudly Instagramming photos of Gina and their baby with Aria’s dad saying: “Being on set for @cwjanethevirgin is such a great experience.

What disability does Mateo have in Jane the Virgin?

Ultimately, Mateo, who is six, is diagnosed with ADHD in last week’s episode of The CW’s Jane the Virgin. His doctor explains that Mateo “struggles with both inattention and impulsivity” and that his “executive functions are somewhat impaired, which is why tasks are not completed and he has trouble self-regulating.